Music composer Aman Pant says he has been overwhelmed with joy ever since Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared his tribute song 'Ashirwad Ka Diya' on social media on 17 September 2026, marking Modi's 76th birthday. Pant told reporters that recognition from the country's Prime Minister can give any artist immense confidence and help their work reach audiences that would otherwise be difficult to access.

The Song and the Surprise

'Ashirwad Ka Diya', sung by Sneha Shankar, was released as a musical tribute to mark both Modi's 76th birthday and 25 years of his public life. Pant described himself as completely unprepared for what followed — the Prime Minister reposted the video on his own social media account and called it a special expression of affection.

In his post, Modi wrote: 'Some gestures remain very special! #AshirwadKaDiya is one such expression of affection that has deeply touched me. Every blessing strengthens my resolve to serve our beloved Bharat with even greater devotion.'

What PM Modi's Encouragement Means for Artists

'If you see, in the last few days, many artists have come forward and Modi ji has been encouraging artists a lot. I have seen that Modi ji has already put songs of many artists and shared them and such things have happened,' Pant said.

He added that the scale of such recognition is difficult to overstate: 'If the Prime Minister of a country shares your song, it has to be a big deal.' Pant emphasised that artists are, at their core, ordinary citizens — and that the Prime Minister's engagement with their work bridges a gap between creative voices and wider audiences. 'Their voices reach people, people whose voices may never reach,' he said.

Modi's Work Ethic as Personal Inspiration

Beyond the professional recognition, Pant also spoke about how Modi's energy and work ethic have inspired him personally. He recalled that his wife often uses Modi as an example when he complains of fatigue. 'She always gives the example of Modi ji. That he is running the country till morning and evening. And you get tired of these small things,' Pant said.

He described Modi's stamina as extraordinary: 'His energy levels are amazing. He also has the energy level of a youngster.' Pant noted that this cross-generational energy is part of why Modi connects with audiences of all age groups.

Broader Pattern of Artist Outreach

This is not an isolated gesture. In recent months, Modi has reportedly shared the work of multiple independent and mainstream artists on his social media platforms, a practice that observers say has become a deliberate form of cultural outreach. For lesser-known creators, such amplification can translate into significant exposure and commercial opportunity. Pant's experience illustrates how a single repost from a head of government can reshape an artist's reach overnight.

Whether this trend deepens into a structured framework for supporting Indian arts and culture — or remains an informal, occasional gesture — remains to be seen.